What to do in August?
August is almost here! A month for enjoying the best events in Mallorca and Menorca: local markets, popular festivals, outdoor concerts, kayaking tours, and so much more! Zafiro Hotels suggests a collection of fantastic activities to help you enjoy your holidays to the full. Keep reading, choose the idea you like best and come and enjoy. We’re here for you!
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Markets
Palomera night market: in the charming fishing village of Sant Elm, facing the island of Sa Dragonera.
- WHERE: Avenida Jaume I, Sant Elm (Mallorca)
- WHEN: August 3 and 4 from 6pm to midnight.
- More information: https://www.mercadillosemanal.com/en.islas-baleares/mercado-nocturno-de-la-palomera
Puerto de Alcudia market: in Puerto de Alcudia, this night market has handicrafts, costume jewellery and island-style clothing.
- WHERE: Seafront promenade, Puerto de Alcudia (Mallorca)
- WHEN: every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm
- More information: http://www.alcudia.net/ajuntament/es/Municipi/fires-festes-mercats/
Andratx summer market: a beautiful summer market near the sea.
- WHERE: August 11 and 25 in the Llotja in Port d'Andratx and August 18 in Torrent de Camp de Mar
- WHEN: August 11, 18 and 25 from 6pm to midnight.
Ciudadela Market: visit the Ciudadela craft market with products made by local master craftsmen
- WHERE: Plaza Des Born, Ciudadela (Menorca)
- WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6pm to midnight.
Mahón Vintage Market: choose from a wide range of products with an exciting history.
- WHERE: Mercat des Claustre, Mahón (Menorca)
- WHEN: every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm.
- More information: http://mercatdesclaustre.com/es/
Weekly markets
- Santa Ponsa, every day on the Gran Via Puig de Galatzó in Santa Ponsa (from 7pm to midnight).
- Palmanova, every day on the Palmanova seafront (from 7pm to midnight).
- Muro, every Sunday in Plaza Comte d'Empùries (from 8am to 1pm).
- Valldemossa, every Sunday in the car park of the Valldemossa Tourist Office (from 8am to 1pm).
- Palma, l'Olivar Market. Plaza del Olivar, open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 2:30pm, Fridays from 7am to 8pm
- Sóller, every Saturday, Plaza del Mercat, (from 8am to 1pm).
- Artà, crafts market in the gardens of Na Alcadesa every Tuesday (from 8am to 1pm).
- Calvià, every Monday, Calle Major (from 8:30am to 1:30pm).
- Manacor, every Monday in the Plaza Ramon Llull (from 9am to 1pm)
Music
Pollensa classical music festival: Don’t miss the concerts at this festival in the incomparable setting of the Santo Domingo cloister in Pollensa.
- WHERE: Santo Domingo Convent, Pollensa
- WHEN:
- August 7: Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra at 10pm
- August 21: Accademia del Piacere at 10pm
- August 27: London Philharmonic Orchestra at 10pm
- More information: https://festivalpollenca.com/en/
Deià International Music Festival: the best international music at a number of concerts in Deià.
- WHERE: Son Marroig, Deià
- WHEN:
- August 1: Eleuterio Dominguez Acevedo, piano
- August 29: Alexandra Mazurkevitch (Estonia), piano
- More information: http://www.dimf.com/index.html
Swan Lake: Enjoy this wonderful classical ballet performed by the Moscow Ballet.
- WHERE: Palma de Mallorca Auditorium
- WHEN: August 1 and 2 at 9pm
- More information: http://www.artsmallorca.com/en/event-/ballet-moscu-lago-cisnes
Port Adriano Music Festival: A great schedule of events for the month of August in Port Adriano.
- WHERE: Port Adriano. El Toro, Calvià
- WHEN:
- August 1: God Save the Queen- a tribute to Queen
- August 3: Village People
- August 9: Tony Hadley
- August 14: Nena
- More information: http://portadriano.com/musicfestival/?lang=en
Sport
XVI Ronda Murada Night: Alcudia celebrates the 16th edition of the Camí de Ronda night race. A 7.4km course, part of which runs above the medieval walls.
- WHERE: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria, Alcudia
- WHEN: August 10 at 8pm
- More information: https://sportmaniacs.com/en/services/inscription/xv-cursa-nocturna-ronda-murada-ciutat-alcudia
Eco-kayaking in Cala Sant Vicenç: A fun kayaking trip around the incredible Cala Sant Vicenç.
- WHERE: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria, Alcudia
- WHEN: Every Tuesday in August
Festivals
Sant Bartomeu Festival: horses, donkeys, cabezudos (giant heads), dancing and much more. A traditional experience you really must not miss.
- WHERE: Ferreries (Menorca)
- WHEN: August 23 and 24
- More information: https://www.illesbalears.travel/tourist-resource/en/menorca/events-fiestas-de-sant-bartomeu-de-ferreries
Dance of the Cossiers in Montuïri: Mallorca's most popular traditional dance performed during the Sant Bartomeu festival.
- WHERE: Montuïri (Mallorca)
- WHEN: August 15
- More information: https://www.ajmontuiri.net/en
Moors and Christians Festival in Pollensa: the festival is based around a re-enactment of the 1550 battle between Moors and Christians in which almost all the local people take part.
- WHERE: Almoina Square, Pollensa (Mallorca)
- WHEN: August 2 at 7pm
- More information: http://www.pollensa.com/en/places/to-visit/la-patrona-the-patron-saint-festivities/
Capdepera festival: events, children's activities, music, sports and much more, during the Capdepera festival.
- WHERE: Capdepera, Mallorca
- WHEN: from August 17 to 23
- More information in https://www.ajcapdepera.net/es
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